Solar and BESS hybrid system. Egypt
Name of the Project
Solar and BESS hybrid system.
Location
Egypt.
Project Owner/s
Renewable-energy solutions provider Scatec.
Project Description
The plant is expected to deliver about 6 000 GWh/y of renewable energy. Scatec will deliver one integrated solar and battery energy storage hybrid system, designed to deliver continuous, around-the-clock renewable baseload power. In addition, it will develop two standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects aimed at providing essential grid stability and support services. The hybrid system will be the largest solar and BESS installation in Africa and the largest investment in Scatec’s history.
Potential Job Creation
To be confirmed.
Capital Expenditure
Details on capital expenditure, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) scope and financing structure will be disclosed at financial close, which is expected in the second half of 2026.
Planned Start/End Date
To be confirmed.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Scatec (EPC, asset management, and operations and maintenance services for the projects).
Contact Details for Project Information
Scatec senior VP external affairs and communications Meera Bhatia, tel +47 468 44 959 or email meera.bhatia@scatec.com.
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